Comments on From the Ring to the Racetrack: Sales to Racetrack: The tale of Don Gato

Sounds like he is on the right track. Given his pe...

2009-04-16T13:59:00.000-04:00

Sounds like he is on the right track. Given his pedigree, I highly doubt his connections were looking for a sprinter anyway!

Yeah, considering where this horse is in his devel...

2009-04-16T13:10:00.000-04:00

Yeah, considering where this horse is in his development, I thought it was a very good debut. He probably learned a ton from the experience, and it was great to see him finishing strongly.

The other maiden race on the card was a full second faster, but given how much Don Gato lost with his slow start, I think he'll be tough next time out.

Summerly finished 8th, beaten 28 lengths in her debut in a sprint at Saratoga. When stretched out to a 1 1/16 miles in her second race, she won by 14 lengths.

No, the Don Gato I am thinking of is different...i...

2009-04-16T10:33:00.000-04:00

No, the Don Gato I am thinking of is different...it is just a song. But it sounds like the equine Don Gato is off to a better start than the feline Don Gato, so that is good!

Are Don Gato and Top Cat the same cartoon characte...

2009-04-15T16:04:00.000-04:00

Are Don Gato and Top Cat the same cartoon character? I just did a Youtube search, and that would appear to be the case.

I don't suppose he was named after the childhood s...

2009-04-15T15:28:00.000-04:00

I don't suppose he was named after the childhood song? Which is now stuck in my head.